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Everyday life and pastimes
Websites to visit
Website 1
Take a virtual tour of a Viking village, in a computer reconstruction.
Website 2
Find out what life was like for ordinary people in Viking times. (Click on a topic under The people in the right menu.)
Website 3
Did Vikings play board games? A historian and a friendly Viking investigate.
Website 4
Go to Viking training school and find out about their skills as warriors, craftspeople and navigators at sea. (Scroll down and click on the play button.)
Website 5
Watch animated Viking sagas where you can meet the Viking gods Odin, Freya and Thor. (Videos may not be available where you are due to BBC copyright restrictions.)
Website 6
Find out how to play the Viking game of "Hnefatafl".
Website 7
An online investigation into the Lewis Chessman, ancient games and the world of the Vikings. (Scroll down to the bottom and click on "Unmask the Lewis chessmen".)
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About this book
Picture books for libraries
The story of the Vikings picture book
Among the most feared warriors in history, the Vikings terrorised the coastlines of Europe for over 300 years. This book follows their incredible story, from their adventures overseas to the treasures they left behind. With contents and index pages for easy reference, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information.
Megan Cullis
Megan studied English at university and then went on to write books for Usborne. She’s now teaching English to children in a secondary school, where Usborne books make a regular appearance!
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